Initially, Eric Bailly and Daley Blind were the established duo, before Chris Smalling came into contention and eventually replaced the Dutch utility man. etitionsIf he were to move, he would follow in the footsteps of Luka Modric and Gareth Bale, who have both made the same move in recent years. PA:Press Association4Jacob Murphy is wanted by Liverpool and TottenhamReuters4Murphy has been in fin. Watford 1-4 Tottenham : Spurs go into the top 4 for the first time this seasonRelated Articles Speci. The sensational £75million-signing of Higuain was only possible because the Bianoconeri sold Paul Pogba to Manchester United for a world record fee. Getty Images3Ghoulam could be a perfect back-up for Marcos AlonsoRelated StoriesThe unexpected guest. The Spaniard is currently out injured after having surgery on his chronic ankle problem in December, which ruled him out for three months, meaning he will return in February. The report claims that?discussions over a transfer?to the La Liga side have been ongoing since last summer but Navas was keen to see out his City contract. Keep up to date with ALL the Real Madrid?news, gossip and transfers on our club pageWhen asked about. losing such an influential player they are willing to loan Murphy back to Norwich, which will give them time to find a replacement come the summer transfer window.